The Buckets by Greg Cravens for September 05, 2013
September 04, 2013
September 06, 2013
Transcript:
Data mining is reaching a tipping point. How so? It's getting near the place where we'd prefer hackers to learn what they want rather than just handing over everything the government is asking for.
I didn’t know what to expect when I sent this one in. The subject is actually very nuanced (meaning there are lots of paths through the maze of logic surrounding it…) and here, I get to use my new favorite phrase “Depending On Who You Ask”.
Ah, Data Mining. Major Companies do it.Actually, your data is mined right here on GoComics!! They know what comics you read, which ones you comment on, and what site you were at before you came to GoComics. They then show ads from around your location (they use your IP address to find you where you are…) and show ads. Depending on what (if any) you click, that tells them more about you and voila more “detailed” ads about you.
gregcartoon Premium Member about 11 years ago
I didn’t know what to expect when I sent this one in. The subject is actually very nuanced (meaning there are lots of paths through the maze of logic surrounding it…) and here, I get to use my new favorite phrase “Depending On Who You Ask”.
Greg Johnston about 11 years ago
I’m anticipating a flood of paranoid comments. But some are just funny – eg., my hard drive crashed, and NSA won’t send me the backup copy!
Allan CB Premium Member about 11 years ago
Ah, Data Mining. Major Companies do it.Actually, your data is mined right here on GoComics!! They know what comics you read, which ones you comment on, and what site you were at before you came to GoComics. They then show ads from around your location (they use your IP address to find you where you are…) and show ads. Depending on what (if any) you click, that tells them more about you and voila more “detailed” ads about you.
Comic Minister Premium Member about 11 years ago
I think this is serious.
Number Three about 11 years ago
Ahh… Right.
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Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member about 11 years ago
There may be a point — and a joke — here, but it’s extremely clumsily phrased. Work harder, Cravens.
Hunter7 about 11 years ago
Made me laugh loud enough to annoy the neighbours..Wrong question gets you the wrong ansner but its the answer you want to hear..
Eddy Premium Member over 7 years ago
I tried parsing the second panel. No luck.